Okay, so today I’m gonna share my experience with Bear Creek Country Kitchen Soups. I’ve been seeing these packets at the grocery store for ages and finally decided to give them a try. Let me tell ya, it was a mixed bag.
First up, I grabbed the Creamy Potato soup. Seemed like a safe bet, right? I followed the instructions on the packet – boiled some water, whisked in the mix, and simmered for about ten minutes. Easy peasy.
The initial taste test was… okay. Not amazing, not terrible. It definitely tasted like instant soup, you know? That sort of processed, slightly artificial flavor. I was expecting something a bit richer, a bit creamier, but it was pretty thin. So, I decided to doctor it up a little.
- I added a knob of butter.
- Then a splash of milk.
- A dash of pepper.
That helped! It thickened up the soup and gave it a bit more flavor. I also threw in some cooked bacon bits and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Now we’re talking! It went from “meh” to “not bad” with a few simple additions.
Next, I tried the Broccoli Cheese soup. This one, straight out of the packet, was a little better than the potato. It had a decent broccoli flavor, but the cheese was… well, it tasted like powdered cheese. Again, thin consistency.
I pulled out my trusty arsenal of add-ins:
- A dollop of sour cream.
- Some extra shredded cheddar cheese.
- A pinch of garlic powder.
The sour cream really made a difference. It added a tanginess that cut through the richness of the cheese and made it much more enjoyable. The garlic powder just gave it a little extra oomph. I even considered adding some chopped cooked broccoli for texture, but I didn’t have any on hand.
The biggest takeaway here is that Bear Creek Country Kitchen Soups are a good base, but they definitely need some help. Don’t expect a gourmet experience straight from the packet. Think of them as a blank canvas that you can customize to your liking.
Honestly, if you’re short on time and need a quick and easy meal, these soups are a decent option. But be prepared to put in a little extra effort to make them truly delicious. Stock up on your favorite add-ins – cheese, bacon, sour cream, herbs, whatever you like – and get creative!
Would I buy them again? Probably. They’re cheap and convenient, and with a little tweaking, they can be pretty satisfying. But I wouldn’t serve them to company without a few modifications, that’s for sure.
